Planning

BLC0250 Police and Fire National Contract Management Solutions - Market Engagement Event

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

03 Mar 2025 at 17:36

Planning

18 Feb 2025 at 16:18

Summary of the contracting process

BlueLight Commercial is conducting a market engagement event for a national contract management solution to be utilized by Police Forces and Fire and Rescue Services across England and Wales. This procurement falls under the IT services category, including consulting, software development, internet, and support services. The event's title is "BLC0250 Police and Fire National Contract Management Solutions - Market Engagement Event," and it aims to understand market capabilities to deliver solutions compliant with the new Procurement Act 2023. The procurement is in the planning stage, with key dates including an engagement end date of 3rd June 2025. This contract management solution will serve various locations, including the United Kingdom and several British territories and regions globally, with the core delivery address in Birmingham (postcode B4 6DG).

The tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in IT services, particularly in software package and information systems, to engage and express interest. This market engagement event fosters efficiency through the standardization of contract management data, supporting the complete procurement lifecycle and enhancing collaboration among public safety agencies. Companies adept at providing innovative and compliant solutions within these parameters stand to benefit significantly and can position themselves as key partners in enhancing the efficiency of national public safety services. Interested suppliers are encouraged to express their interest and get more details via the provided links to the Bluelight Commercial's tendering portal.

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Notice Title

BLC0250 Police and Fire National Contract Management Solutions - Market Engagement Event

Notice Description

BlueLight Commercial (BLC) in conjunction with Police Forces and Fire and Rescue Services in England and Wales are looking to drive efficiencies by better use of their Contract Management data. We wish to invite the market to an engagement event to understand its capability to deliver a Contract Management solution compliant with the new Procurement Act 2023 that aids in the standardisation of data, supports the implementation of the procurement lifecycle and drives collaboration across Police and Fire Services Additional information: This PIN is to allow suppliers to express an interest a market engagement for xxxx Expressions must be made at https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7b22c2bd-6bfc-4194-99a7-89d7ba9dd424
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75093998-f033-4b0d-8a89-34b3ee7b1549
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL
Contact Name
Leigh Robinson
Contact Email
leigh.robinson@bluelight.police.uk
Contact Phone
00000000000

Buyer Location

Locality
-
Postcode
B4 6DG
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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